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Soaking in the Sea of Galilee and other pleasures in fascinating Israel

Sea Of Galilee

Electric car odyssey: Around Europe by battery in the transport of the future

Peter Curran, Electric car

They are supposed to be the cars of tomorrow. But are they as convenient as they are eco-friendly? Peter Curran embarks on a four-week road trip around Europe in an electric car...

Britain by bike: From John O'Groats to Land's End on an epic cycle challenge

Kim and Rafe reach Land's End

Battling the rain and sore calves, father and son revel in a 1,000-mile road trip from north to south across three countries. Kim Fletcher reveals the highs and lows

Hotel review: A stay at the Travelodge, Burton-on-Trent - my idea of heaven

Travelodge

When it comes to hotels, many people dream of luxury and comfort. But poet Ian McMillan has more simple tastes. For him, you can't beat a night in a sturdy Travelodge...

Luxembourg: Fine wine and good food in one of Europe's unknown corners

Schengen, Luxembourg

Did you know that Luxembourg - one of the world's smallest countries - is laced with vineyards that produce fine wines? Rob Crossan certainly didn't before he took a tour of the tiny duchy.

The Crafty Traveller: Open for business - where to find a cheap UK summer holiday

Barton Hall holiday centre

Stepping back into the Old Testament with Jordan's epic wonders

Dana biosphere reserve, Jordan

With sensational panoramas and fine Roman remains, Jordan is the desert destination for history-lovers and tourists alike. Gareth Huw Davies follows in Moses's footsteps.

¡Viva la fiesta! Latin America celebrates 200 years of independence

Mexico's independence parade

This year, much of Latin America celebrates the bicentenary of its independence from Spain. Sarah Gordon looks at the best tours for following in the footsteps of heroes.

Best of Italy's art cities: Florence, Pisa, Naples, Rome, Milan and Genoa

Marina visits the Ponte Vecchio

In Milan, even the skeletons dress in designer clothes, says novelist Marina Fiorato as she tours Italy's finest cities on a quest to unravel a 600-year-old mystery.

A foray into France for wine and mustard in beautiful Burgundy

Vineyard, Burgundy, France

David Atkinson takes his father deep into France, for a few glasses of wine amid the vineyards of Burgundy - and a lesson in how to spot a great mustard.

Malta for boys: A day as Morse on a classic drive round the Med's inviting little island

Mark II Jaguar, Malta
Lugger Hotel. Portloe, Cornwall

Hotel review: The cream of Cornish retreats at the Lugger Hotel, Portloe

20/06/10 19:34

Tucked away in the tiny enclave of Portloe, 13 miles from Truro, the Lugger Hotel has a dark past, but a very bright present - and celebrity guests. Sarah Turner has the details.

Yorebridge House Hotel, Bainbridge

Hotel review: An Inspector Calls at the Yorebridge House Hotel, Yorkshire

20/06/10 15:10

The Yorebridge House Hotel certainly has a high self-opinion, touting itself as the 'finest luxury boutique hotel' in Yorkshire. Will our hard-to-please hotel inspector concur with this view?

Orvieto, Umbria, Italy

The perfect family holiday in unrivalled Umbria (exam worries aside)

15/06/10 16:00

Jon Sopel had what he thought was the perfect plan. A family holiday in Umbria, in a luxurious villa set amid glorious unspoiled scenery. What could possibly go wrong?

Place D'Armes hotel, New Orleans

From classic style to chic retreats - the top ten hotels in New Orleans

14/06/10 10:01

It is one of the world's most exciting cities, alive with good food, late-night bars and jazz. But where to stay when in the Big Easy? New Orleans-based journalist Paul Oswell explains.

Bay Of Fires, Tasmania, Australia

Australia: From the Whitsundays to Tasmania on the journey of a lifetime

14/06/10 09:28

There is more to Australia than Sydney. Carol Drinkwater embarks on a dream adventure, enjoying the Whitsunday Islands and venturing to the furthest corners of Tasmania.

Machrihanish Beach

Serene Scotland: Hiding away at Cul na Shee, a place to Mull things over

12/06/10 12:27

Richard Coles finds peace and quiet at Cul na Shee, a former spinster's cottage now restored as a holiday home near the Mull of Kintyre. Just don't mention Paul McCartney.

Mardi Gras, New Orleans

America's chaotic, carnival-mad city: New Orleans in 60 seconds

09/06/10 13:33

The American South's foremost city has suffered a tricky time in the last few years. But New Orleans remains a hotspot of food, nightlife and jazz. Kate O'Grady gives you a lightning tour.

Clevedon pier, Somerset

Poets, paddle steamers, pocket cities: Six things you must do in Somerset

08/06/10 12:23

It is known mainly, at this time of year, for Glastonbury. But there is so much more to Somerset than a music festival. Gareth Huw Davies picks six things you shouldn't miss.

Fuenmayor, La Rioja, Spain

Grape expectations: A journey into La Rioja, Spain's glorious wine region

02/06/10 16:08

It might be the smallest province in mainland Spain, but the wine region of La Rioja packs a good deal into its tiny vineyard-laced confines. Chris Leadbeater pays a visit.

Pyramids, Giza

Egypt's crazily chaotic, cultured capital city: Cairo in 60 seconds

02/06/10 16:06

Hot, loud and full of life, Africa's largest city is vibrant and chaotic - and amounts to so much more than the Pyramids. Kate O'Grady is your guide on a whistle-stop tour of Cairo.

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